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Will Drop-Side Cribs Be Banned?

by Sandy Maple, Posted May 4th 2009 2:00PM

Some safety advocates say drop-side cribs are dangerous and should be banned. Photo toysrus.com
We all know that to avoid injury, you should always lift with your legs, not with your back. That's all well and good unless you've got a baby. Try ...
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Trick or treating safety tips from CPSC

by Sandy Maple, Posted Oct 31st 2008 3:00PM

Halloween is supposed to be a little scary, but nobody wants a frightening trip to the emergency room on the big night. To help you avoid that, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission wants to remind parents that there are hidden dangers in the ...
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Gas containers must now be child resistant

by Sandy Maple, Posted Jul 19th 2008 2:00PM

President George Bush has signed into law the Children's Gasoline Burn Prevention Act, which is designed to prevent kids from being burned or otherwise injured from gasoline. The Act requires portable gasoline containers to conform to child ...
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CPSC issues warning about open windows

by Sandy Maple, Posted May 17th 2008 3:01PM

After a long, cold winter, the days are getting longer and the weather is finally warming up. Depending on where you live, this time of year can be quite pleasant. Not too cold, not too hot. It's just right for opening up the windows and letting the ...
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Reebok to pay $1 million penalty for lead paint violation

by Sandy Maple, Posted Mar 18th 2008 2:36PM

Blaming China for all the lead-contaminated products they send to the U.S. is fair, I think. After all, they made the stuff, right? But what about the U.S. companies they make it for? The Consumer Product Safety Commission has promised to make these ...
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CPSC to screen for dangerous toys at US ports

by Sandy Maple, Posted Mar 8th 2008 9:03AM

On Wednesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a new strategy for keeping foreign-made toxic toys off the shelves in the United States. Acting Chairman Nancy Nord , Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Assistant Commissioner Daniel ...
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Consumer Product Safety Commission chief urged to resign

by Sandy Maple, Posted Oct 31st 2007 5:30PM

With the increasing number of toy recalls of late, you would think those in charge over at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission would be begging for more money, staff and resources to better ensure the safety of the American public. Not so, ...
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